Show us your IGF application and we will (try) to show you the money.

is your internship unpaid? are you going to be living away from home and need some money for housing? do you need to pay for your own gas and need funds? if you answered yes to any of the above, or if you need money for some other reason, read below and listen to the wonders of the CDO's Internship Grant Fund.

the Internship Grant Fund (IGF) was created last year with a generous gift from an alumnae. the purpose of the IGF is to help Vassar students who demonstrate a need for some financial assistance when it comes to their career (think internships).

a couple of important things to know:

1) you have to be either a freshman, sophomore, or junior to apply. sorry seniors, you are ineligible.

2)you can download the 2009 application on our website under the section called downloadable handouts.

3)if you are JYA you can apply!!! you just must email the application. Note: you may only email if you are JYA, all other students must hand in a hard copy.

now, for some more details:

last year over 100 students applied and 17 were awarded grants. the amounts ranged from $460 to $2500. this is basically how IGF works: you must submit FIVE applications. One original with your name and signature on it, and four others with only your Vassar ID on it.

the application packet consists of the following:

-an application
-answers to the supplemental questions
-statement of living expenses/income/fund requests
-resume
anddd.....
-any cover letter, essay, or other materials you used to apply for the internship associated with the financial assistance you are requesting.

once you have those all collected...hand the thing in by FRIDAY, MARCH 27, 2009 at NOON!!!!! (you can either bring it to the CDO and drop it off or drop it in our mailbox (box 7))

the applications are then reviewed by the IGF Selection Committee and evaluated based on the clarity and completeness of the application, the relevance of your proposed experience to your academic and career goals, and the level of financial need. sometimes, personal interviews are also requested.

a couple of more things you may be thinking about:

-the IGF cannot be used to pay for a summer program. (sorry!)
-if you are applying for more than one internship, just submit one application but make sure to include information from all internships you are applying to.
-if you are, or aren't on financial aid, you can apply. financial aid status does not matter when it comes to the IGF.
-you can apply to IGF in conjunction with other funding opportunities.
if you have any more questions about IGF, stop into the office and ask a counselor or a career assistant. Or, send any and all inquires to: igf@vassar.edu and you will get an answer pretty quickly!

any additional questions? stop on in and ask them. good luck and happy internship hunting!